Card filing device



Jab. 2, 1940. v

'iled Aug, 31, 1936 45\ I a M ATTORNEY Patented Jan. 2, 1940 ApplicationAugust 31, 1936, Serial No. 98,728

V In Canada March 10, 1936 2 Claims.

The invention relates to improvements in card filing devices, asdescribed in the present specification and illustrated in theaccompanying drawing which forms a part of the same.

The invention consists essentially in mounting a series of cards onrotatable wheels and enclosing the wheels in cabinets, as moreparticularly pointed out in the claims for novelty following adescription containing an explanation in detail of an acceptable form ofthe invention.

The objects of the invention are to devise an improved filingconstruction which will retain a large number of cards or the like,relative to its size, in a restricted area upon a'suitable support,easily and readily accessible; to construct a filing device from whichthe cards can beeasily removed and placed in proper position withoutdisturbing the remainder;.to furnish a filing device in which the cardswill be immediately available, and may be shifted wherever it is moreconvenient for use; to facilitate posting, saving time and labor, andeliminating errors to a great extent in checking, mailing lists andother operations; to construct a filing device in which the cards may beproperly indexed, in clear View of the operator, colored if desired forspeeding classification and reference; and generally to provide anenclosed filing device that will be dust-proof,,simple'and reasonable incost of construction and eflicient for its particular purposes. a

In the drawing: n

Figure 1 is a side elevation showing a type of cabinet having a pull outcover.

Figure 2 is a cross sectional view showing the 35 method of mounting thefile within the cabinet.

Figure 3 is a sectional plan view showing the method of mounting andsecuring the file within the cabinet.

Figure 4 is a fragmentary detail showing the 40 method of securing thetension spring to the pivoted frame. Y a

Figure 5 is an enlarged fragmentary detail showing the pivoted framejournals.

Figure 6 is an enlarged fragmentary detail showing the pivoted framelocking device.

Like numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts in the variousfigures.

Referring to the drawing, the card index as indicatedby the numeral isin the form of a on a supporting shaft 26, suitably enclosed'in acabinet 21, and may comprise a single or a plurality of units, dependingon the capacity and the type desired 55 The cabinet as shown is ofthedesk-type havtrudes to within the operators reach. The posirotatablewheel-like member, rotatably mounted ing a flat top 45, and pull-outtype unit cover 46. The card file or files,.as the case may be, arerotatably mounted on the supporting shaft 26, fixed in bearings 36 ofthe split or solid type. The supporting shaft 26 which may be rotatablyor fixedly secured in the bearings, 36 is carried by the pivotedsupporting frame 4?, which consists of two suitably spaced side members68 being held together by, the distance pieces or tie rods 49,

and this pivoted frame 47 is pivotally journalled 10 on the stub shafts50 formed with the collars, 5| and flanges 52, which are securely'boltedto the cross walls or framework of the cabinet.

In order that the file may be elevated to convenient height whenposting, etc., and that the 5 same may completely disappear into thelower unit when not in use, to allow the operator a clear desk, asuitable handle :53 and position locking means 54 is provided. .Thehandle 53 is securely fixed in the pad 55 secured to the end of thepivoted supporting frame 41, and is adapted to extend outwardly throughthe end wall 56 of the cabinet, the end wall having the radiallyformedslot 51 through which the handle 53 pro- 25 tion locking means 54,which comprises a pointed spindle 58, terminating in a handgrip 59,suitably supported in the bracket 60 which is secured on the outer sideof the cabinet end wall 56 in convenientrelation to the handle 53, andthis pointed spindle 58 is adapted to engage holes 6| suitably spaced inthe pad 62 securely fixed to'the pivoted supporting frame 41. To

prevent thespindle from working free or out of the pad 62, a tensionspring 63 is provided, se curely held in position within'the bore 64 ofthe bracket 66 by the pinned washer 65.v

To relieve the dead weight of the file, etc., when raising or loweringto various positions, a balance is provided in the form of a'helicaltension spring r 66, its coiled endbeing suitably housed in the casing6'l,the open end 68 being attached to the front tie rod 49;" I

What I claim is: 1. In a filing device of the character described, aportable cabinet, a frame pivotally mounted in said cabinet, atransverse shaft secured to said frame, a rotary member mounted on saidshaft and having a substantially circular channel adapted to receive aplurality of cards, means 5 for moving said frame about its pivot andthereby raising and lowering said rotary memberand means for lockingsaid frame at the required elevation. a

2. In a filing device of the character described,

a portable cabinet, a, frame pivotally mounted in said cabinet, atransverse shaft secured to said frame, a rotary member rotatablymounted on said shaft and having a peripheral channel 5 adapted toreceive a plurality of cards in a substantially radial position, meansfor retaining said cards within the channel and means for moving saidframe about its pivot and thereby raising and lowering said rotarymember, and means for locking said frame at the required elevation.

WILLIAM HARVEY SEELEY.

